North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Towner is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 466. Residents earn $53,333 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Towner receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Towner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Towner is $53,333, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Towner is $93,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Towner has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches, including 39.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,333 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,637 |
| Unemployment | 9.7% |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 242 |
| County GDP | $279M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $93,300 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $138,993 |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $697 |
| 1 Bedroom | $702 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $873 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,214 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,464 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,200 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.7 inches |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,475 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3471°N, 100.4070°W |
| County FIPS | 38049 |
Winner: Republican by 63.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.19 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.9% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |